Erase vs. Delete
Difference Between Erase and Delete
Eraseverb
(transitive) to remove markings or information
I erased that note because it was wrong.Deleteverb
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.
Eraseverb
(transitive) To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
I'm going to erase this tape.Deletenoun
(computing) A deletion.
I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete.Eraseverb
(transitive) To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
I'm going to erase those files.Deletenoun
(recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.
Eraseverb
To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play.Deletenoun
(uncountable) Delete
Eraseverb
(intransitive) To be erased have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information.
The chalkboard erased easily.The files will erase quickly.Deleteverb
remove or make invisible;
Please delete my name from your listEraseverb
(transitive) To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.
Deleteverb
wipe out magnetically recorded information
Eraseverb
To kill; assassinate.
Deleteverb
cut or eliminate;
she edited the juiciest scenesEraseverb
remove from memory or existence;
The Turks erased the Armenians in 1915Eraseverb
remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing;
Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!Eraseverb
wipe out magnetically recorded information
